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France Faces Paraguay in World Cup Round of 16
France meets Paraguay on July 4 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. Kylian Mbappe has scored six goals in the tournament so far.
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France faces Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on July 4. The match is set for the knockout stage after both teams advanced from group play.
France has looked strong throughout the tournament. The team has advanced with consistent results. Kylian Mbappe has scored six goals during this year's World Cup. That brings his career World Cup total to eight goals across three tournaments.
Mbappe now has a public girlfriend.
He is dating Spanish actor Ester Exposito. Exposito posted an Instagram Story on July 3 showing herself at a scenic outdoor spot in Europe. She wore a hot pink bandana, a pink shirt, and blue jeans. She may attend later games if France reaches the semifinal against Spain. In the meantime, she will watch Mbappe and his teammates on television.
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